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Remotely accessing a Mac is designed to be easy. Apple has spent a lot of time ensuring anyone can log in to their Macs — both desktop and laptop — from any other Mac device, anywhere.
Apple sells Apple Remote Desktop on the Mac App Store for $80, but. If you have another Mac, you can set up Screen Sharing to work over. Screen Sharing is extremely easy to setup, follow along or watch the video below for a quick demonstration. How to Set Up & Use Screen Sharing.
And, besides, there are a variety of third-party apps ready to help with that too.Still, remotely managing their Mac sounds overly complicated to a lot of people. From how you connect to sharing files or screens to using your Apple device as a remote mouse, we want to demystify the process in the easy-to-follow guide below. How to access your Mac from another locationThere're two ways: you can allow remote login to your Mac from another computer, or allow others to access your computer using Remote Desktop (it's available from the App Store). Allow remote login to your Mac from another computerFor devices using the same macOS, you can allow remote Mac login using a Secure Shell (SSH). This enables Mac remote desktop access using a Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP).To set up Remote Login:. Go to System Preferences Sharing.
Select Remote Login. Choose which users you want to have remote access or the ability to control your Mac.You can either select All Users, which means any other device on your network, or any Mac you own, can access and connect, or click the plus sign to pick the exact users.When you want to remotely log in to your Mac from another device, you need to know your username (the name that appears when you login) and your computer's IP address.
Write them down and keep them safe, as allowing access to your Mac does make it potentially less secure, especially over cellular or public Wi-Fi networks.Accessing, controlling, or viewing information on your Mac can be done with a built-in Terminal or any other SSH app using your username and IP address. Allow others to access your computer using Apple Remote DesktopWith macOS Sierra remote Mac access and control is even easier. To set up it:. Go to Menu System Preferences Sharing. Select Remote Management - it should appear as a checkbox. Now you can select who has remote desktop access.
Either select, All Users, which means any other device on your network, or Mac you own, can access and connect, or click the Add button(+), which gives you the ability to select who can have remote access and/or control.If you are using a VPN or VNC viewer and want to access your Mac remotely, you will need to setup a password first. It is also possible to use iOS devices, such as an iPhone and iPad, through Apple Remote Desktop, available from the App Store. How to stay on the same page with ScreensCollaboration has become of utmost importance to today's workplaces. And with more and more people working remotely, being on the same screen (ahem, page) is a must.allows you to work remotely with any computer regardless of your location. Whether you are on a business trip or traveling, stay confident knowing you can access any file on your home computer at any time.This robust screen sharing tool for Mac supports:. Multiple displays.
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Drag-and-drop file sharing. Hiding your remote screen while accessing it. Accessing other computers (e.g. Colleague's) as a guest. Alternative shortcuts (useful when connecting Mac to PC). Custom actions in case of disconnectionTo start using Screens, from Setapp and configure the following:. Remote login and remote management (as per the guide above).
Install Screens Connect helper app and create a Screens ID on every machine you'd like to connect to in the future. Use your Screens ID in the Screens app and it will automatically determine which of your computers are available for connection. Share files between devicesToday we have plenty of ways to send and share files.
But ask someone to send something, and you are likely to get it through email. Due to the ubiquitousness of email, it's still the default method for file sharing, despite its obvious flaws and constraints.Fortunately, there are much better ways: Native macOS File SharingFew people know that their Mac has native file sharing functionality built in. To use this feature, activate it in the Sharing pane of System Preferences by checking File Sharing. If you only want to share specific folders, add them to the Shared Folders list. If you only want specific users to access the folder, add them to its Users list. Otherwise, everyone will be able to access it. AirDropAlthough not the most reliable solution, AirDrop works fine for occasional sharing a file between Apple devices.
In the Finder, choose Go and then AirDrop on both the sending and receiving Mac. As soon as you see the receiver's user icon, drag the desired file onto it to send. DropshareIf you don't want to send files Mac-to-Mac directly but rather through a cloud storage, there is no easier way than. The app works with numerous cloud providers, from Dropbox to Google Drive, and saves your files for sharing by simply dragging them onto its menu bar icon. Once permission is granted at the other end, remote Mac screen sharing or control (whereby you can use the iOS device as a remote mouse) becomes possible.
How to use your iOS device as a remote mouseIf your remote work starts on a patio hammock somewhere in east Asia, you should note that Apple iOS devices, such as an iPhone or iPad, can be used to control a Mac remotely, much like a mouse can control a desktop or laptop. Apps that make this possible work on VNC.is the easiest, most effective way to turn your iOS device into a wireless remote control for your Mac.Although remote access through a local network would be most effective, since the closer you are to the device the quicker the connection, it's also possible from anywhere in the world, providing the network is secure and fast enough.Setting up and granting access to the iOS device is the same process as when someone wants to access using a Mac. Except you need to give them a password. And make sure it is different from your primary Mac or iOS (App Store) one.So working together or checking on your devices can be done from anywhere in the world and there are lots of ways to do that, from sharing screens and files to having complete access to a system set up far away. Equips you with all the apps needed to remotely access any device you need and elevate your work to the global level.These might also interest you:.
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